Politics

A Hague court convicts Kosovo’s former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years - AP News

A European Union-backed court has convicted former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of four counts of war crimes during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia. Thaci, who resigned nearly six years ago...

Why Trump is all-in on AI despite the warnings - BBC

The US president has pushed the issue to the forefront of American politics - even at the risk of losing supporters.

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci faces verdict for alleged war crimes - Al Jazeera

Prosecutors have requested a 45-year jail sentence for Thaci and three wartime commanders accused of war crimes.

Poll: California wealth tax holds narrow lead - Politico

A billionaire tax is on the bubble — as are two rival measures on the same ballot.

House bucks Iran war before midterms - Politico

Senate fails to advance crypto bill, dooming the effort this Congress - The Washington Post

The Senate fails to advance crypto bill. Democrats had raised concerns that the bill would not do enough to address President Donald Trump’s crypto empire.

Kennedy Center prepares to close as Trump threatens to withhold repairs - The Washington Post

The center’s Board of Trustees is also set to consider a proposal to shut down the building for renovations.

Kash Patel defends FBI’s new policy on bestiality at Senate hearing - NBC News

Sen. John Kennedy grilled the FBI director about a recently revised policy that doesn’t automatically disqualify job applicants who have engaged in bestiality.

Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Scandal Is Even More Ridiculous When You Remember What Tiffany Trump Tried at Hers - Slate

The couple’s response was some kind of master class.

Iran war has cost taxpayers $38B — and counting - Politico

The Congressional Budget Office said the prolonged military campaign will hit $2 billion to $3 billion a month.

What Nvidia CEO Huang Told Trump About the AI Doom Debate - barrons.com

Nvidia stock rises after President Donald Trump had a public phone call with CEO Jensen Huang pushing back against an AI slowdown.

FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before Senate panel as Democrats blast his record, FBI touts crime stats - CBS News

FBI Director Kash Patel​ is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an annual hearing on oversight of the agency.